Even if Calvin Johnson doesn’t retire, the Lions will be in the market for a wide receiver in April’s draft. And if Johnson does retire, the need will increase significantly.
According to NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock, the top of the 2016 class of receivers isn’t as good as it’s been the past few years. But he said there could be mid-round options that could contribute immediately in the NFL.
If the Lions choose a receiver with their first pick at No. 16, Mayock said the only two guys in the conversation right now would be Laquon Treadwell from Ole Miss and Corey Coleman from Baylor.